Equipment Technician (Wastewater Operations)

Position Overview

Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested. Service Line/Section: Houston Water/Wastewater Operations. Reporting Location: 4545 Groveway. Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 am‑4:00 pm (subject to change).

Description of Duties / Essential Functions

• Safely and efficiently operates light, medium, and heavy equipment and power tools to perform skilled and manual tasks.
• Operates forklifts to transport materials, personnel, and supplies as needed.
• May be cross‑trained to perform duties in one or more work areas.
• Inspects and verifies inventory for quality, quantity, accuracy, and suitability against invoices, purchase orders, packing slips, specifications, and other related documentation.
• Creates and maintains accurate records and logs of materials received, stored, issued, delivered, distributed, or disposed of.
• Compiles inventory data and prepares reports.
• Investigates and reports inventory discrepancies and assists in resolving issues.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Maintains storerooms, warehouses, and storage areas in a clean, orderly, safe, and secure condition.
• Performs periodic physical inventory counts and reconciles counts with inventory records.
• Creates and maintains records and logs of materials received, stored, issued, delivered, or distributed.
• Performs data entry using a purchasing and inventory control system.
• Receives, unloads, unpacks, shelves, distributes, and delivers incoming parts, tools, materials, supplies, equipment, inventory, and related items.
• May assist with moving and loading surplus property.
• Maintains, cleans, and services equipment, vehicles, tools, and facilities.
• Inspects vehicles to ensure required supplies, materials, and equipment are available.
• Observes and follows all safety procedures and precautions when operating equipment and tools at the worksite.
• Ensures the safety and security of materials, supplies, and property.
• May act as a lead for a crew and coordinate and monitor work assignments and personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

This position routinely requires stooping, bending, and/or lifting items of 30‑80 pounds with occasional periods of walking on rough surfaces. There are routine exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture, and air pollution. The position may involve periodic exposure to chemical substances and minor physical trauma such as cuts, bruises, and minor burns. This is a Department of Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier I Level.

Minimum Requirements

Education: High School Diploma, GED, or the ability to read, write, add, subtract, and follow oral and/or basic written instructions at a level necessary for successful job performance, supplemented by specialized courses or training in the operation of construction equipment.

Experience: Six (6) months of experience performing manual and field work with power tools or equipment.

License: Valid Texas driver’s license and compliance with the City of Houston’s policy on driving. May be required to have a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) based on the type of equipment assigned.

Preferences

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties, are among the most qualified candidates, and all other factors are considered in accordance with Executive Order 1‑6.

General Information

• Selection/Skills Tests Required: None (the Department may administer a skills assessment test).
• Safety Impact Position: Yes – subject to random drug testing and, if promotional, a pre‑assignment drug test.
• Salary Information: Pay Grade 13 (salary determined by qualifications and classification pay rates).